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MLMIC Insight: Effective Telehealth Patient Engagement Strategies
As use of telehealth continues to grow, physicians are advised to consider key factors when determining whether a virtual visit is the best option for a patient.
Liability Considerations Related to Use of Telehealth
As telehealth use continues to rise, physicians are strongly encouraged to adopt practices that can help reduce the risk of an associated medical malpractice claim.
Risk Management Tip: Handling Patients’ Complaints Properly
Patient satisfaction is an integral part of providing healthcare, regardless of the clinical setting. All physician office practices should have a policy or protocol in place to address patient complaints. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
New Prediction Model Can Help Forecast Severity of COVID-19
A new prediction model, called the COVID Inpatient Risk Calculator, can help forecast if a patient is at high risk of developing severe COVID-19 or dying from the virus.
Updated COVID-19 Reporting Requirements for New York State Healthcare Professionals
An update to New York State Executive Order 202.61 says healthcare personnel who order and administer COVID-19 tests must now document and report if the patient attends, works or volunteers in a school.
Risk Management Tip: Promoting Communication Between Referring and Consulting Physicians
Lack of communication between providers may result in poor coordination of care. This may include a delay in diagnosis or treatment, the failure to order diagnostic testing or act upon abnormal test results, or the failure to prescribe appropriate medications. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
New Issue of “The Scope: Medical Edition” Features Guidance on Avoiding Social Media Pitfalls
The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.
Experts Say a COVID-19 Infection May Result in Lasting Health Consequences
A growing number of patients infected with COVID-19 are experiencing lasting and serious health conditions caused by the virus.
ADA Declares Dentists Essential, Disagrees With WHO Advice to Delay Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that people delay dental care. However, as stated in a recent statement, the American Dental Association (ADA) “respectfully yet strongly disagrees.”
CDC says understanding the prevalence of and factors associated with COVID-19 infection among frontline providers is essential for developing effective strategies that minimize the spread of the virus in healthcare settings.